See No Evil: New Zealand’s betrayal of the people of West Papua by Maire Leadbeater issues a challenge to New Zealanders to acknowledge and make right the consequences of our nation’s ‘selective diplomacy’ in the Pacific region.

This meticulously researched book uncovers the untold story of New Zealand’s unprincipled and often hypocritical approach to the struggle of the people of West Papua.

In the 1950s New Zealand supported self-determination for the former Dutch colony, but in 1962 opted to back Indonesia as it took over the territory.

The consequences of repressive Indonesian rule have been tragic for the West Papuan people, who are experiencing slow genocide, says Maire Leadbeater.

“A growing number of Pacific Island nations are calling for change, but so far New Zealand has opted for caution and collusion to preserve a ‘business as usual’ relationship with Indonesia.”

See No Evil is a powerful account by one of New Zealand’s most respected authors on peace and Pacific issues, issuing a call for a just and permanent solution – self-determination – for the people of West Papua.